TATTOOS AND TORAH
This podcast is filled with original thinking and practicality, which often leads to greater understanding of the human condition. Your host Rabbi Iggy is formerly the founder and CEO of T’Shuvah Center, as well as former Director of Spiritual counseling at Beit T’Shuvah in Los Angeles. As a queer Rabbi (with tattoos) who leads a bold life celebrating uniqueness, diversity and belonging, he fuses a no-BS approach to Jewish wisdom and addiction recovery in this podcast. The focus may be at times on addiction and recovery, but the wisdom is universal. Integrating elements that typically aren't combined, the podcast explores practical spirituality recovery, wisdom, human connection, LGBTQI+ issues, music, art, fashion and ancient Jewish text (and tattoos, too).
what people are saying…
A Feast:From spirituality to lust to ethics, this podcast reflects not only Iggy’s depth of knowledge—but a curiosity so magnetic, we’re pulled along in its eddies and whirlwinds. Each episode is a journey and a feast for the intellect and the spirit.
Life Changing Podcast:
Hard to describe but the name of this podcast prepared me for something not traditional. What it didn’t prepare me for was how I would feel after listening to the first few episodes. It feels like I found a spiritual defibrillator that has shocked me into a higher level of existence. Thank you Rabbi Iggy you are a blessing to me and my loved ones.
Wise and wonderful: Rabbi Iggy always brings insight, intelligence and compassion to these explorations of the intersection of spirituality and recovery—a must-listen!!
Thoughtful wisdom with humor stained from living life
Iggy shares advice and wisdom rare for someone so young. This is all wrapped in humor that reflects his own experience in a world not always forgiving of the human condition. Meeting Iggy is a gift I cherish. The world needs more of what Iggy has to give. ❤️
WOW Iggy joyfully engages with friends and fellow scholars to address today’s most pressing and fascinating issues... Looking at everything from addiction to fashion through the lens of ancient texts and spiritual teachings — and armed with a brash sense of humor and bottomless wisdom — Iggy brings it ALL into focus... LISTEN NOW! LEXinLA
We are all addicts
We are all addicted to something. Maybe it’s our phones, sexual attention, money, shopping or success. Avoiding intimacy, vulnerability and uncertainty by filling our god-shaped hole, with whatever we can grab that is nearest to us, is endemic in the western world.
Sometimes it seems there is a singular voice for addiction and recovery. Because the 12-step program was developed by a homogeneous group of straight, Christian white males, recovery language can feel unnecessarily narrow. These conventions offer a magical experience...the opportunity to hear a refreshingly new and unique voice speaking to universal conditions that lead to human suffering. With a profound understanding of the texts, teachings and wisdom that are rooted in thousands of years of study, Iggy opens our minds and our hearts. The conversations are brave, profound, and rich in their humanity. Good for humans of every persuasion...this is not to be missed! Momster
Listen to Iggy!
Listening to Iggy speak about the Talmud and how it relates to our daily lives is such a gift. He gives it you clearly and concisely. It’s like hanging out with your BFF. Pretend your BFF is brilliant and hysterical. Jewish in LA
Incredible.
100% Must Listen. Love learning from this podcast over my morning tea.
A perceptive voice
Iggy’s dialogues contain original thinking and practicality which often leads to a greater understanding of the human condition and increased gratitude. His focus here may be on addiction but the wisdom shared is universal. M from LA
My New Fave
Short and sweet and smart, Rabbi Iggy’s podcast always leaves me feeling happier, more centered and focused... as if I’ve just meditated for an hour. I eagerly await this podcast each week for my dose of bliss and brilliance. You don’t have to be Jewish... or even care about religion or God... to love this podcast. Open Table Girl